Virat Kohli, India’s batting icon and one of the greatest achievements of contemporary cricket, turned 37 on Wednesday, November 5.
Kohli, who joined the Indian cricket team for internationals in 2008 as a chubby teenager from the streets of West Delhi, retired from the Test series earlier this year.
However, the veteran batsman achieved much more than just records in the history of cricket – the fans. And his fans flooded the internet with heartfelt wishes for their ‘King Kohli’
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‘Celebrating the boy who dreamed’: RCB
Virat Kohli spent 18 years of his IPL career with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), becoming an example of unwavering loyalty, faith and what a ‘1% chance’ can do to a player.
Since the start of the tournament in 2008, the man wearing the number 18 jersey has ended his wait for an IPL title this year.
In tribute to his dedication, RCB shared a heartfelt post on their official X handle along with an AI-generated video of baby Kohli conversing with star Kohli.
“Celebrating the boy who dreamed and the man who made it all happen. Little Virat dreamed it. King Kohli lived it. And the world watched in awe,” RCB wrote.
In an earlier post, the IPL team shared a picture of the star cricketer and said, “To the man who turned passion into poetry and fire into faith. Happy 37th birthday, you make the game richer.”
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This is what fans wished for Virat Kohli:
Fans flooded social media with birthday wishes for their favorite cricketer Virat Kohli. Hashtags like #HappyBirthdayViratKohli and #KingKohli are trending on the internet.
“Happy birthday to the run machine, the chase master, the one and only Virat Kohli! Your passion and dedication is truly inspiring. Smash it on and off the field!” said the fan.
“He didn’t just play cricket – he changed what it means to wear an Indian jersey. Every roar, every chase, every tear – an emotion in the name of Virat Kohli. Happy birthday to the man who made us believe in miracles again,” wished another fan.
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A fan said: “Happy 37th birthday to the Legend, the King, the GOAT 🐐 – Virat Kohli! Your passion, dedication and dominance continue to inspire millions.”
“The King is a year older! 👑💥 Happiest birthday Virat Kohli – a true legend of the game,” said a fan.
Another fan added, “Kabhi aggression, kabhi emotion — but always India first. From the streets of Delhi to world records, you made us believe in the impossible. Best wishes Virat Kohli — forever our pride! #KingKohli.”
“The man who redefined passion. A myth, a legend… an unstoppable force – Virat Kohli!” said the fan.
